Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris X2 vs Meizu Note 8
Comparison between BQ Aquaris X2 and Meizu Note 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Meizu.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 3.4 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris X2, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Display Pixel Density
- 427 ppi
- against 402 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,083
- against 1,037
Meizu Note 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,600 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 24 W
- against 18 W
- Usable Surface
- 80.1 %
- against 75.6 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 109,000 | 102,354 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 294 | 295 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,083 Best value | 1,037 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | Octa-core CPU with four 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold | Black, Blue, Red, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 150.7 mm | 153.6 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.6 % | 80.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 24 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.65″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 427 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, aptX, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
